Farm and Ranch

Farm and Ranch Land for Sale Around Austin

Where can you buy farm and ranch land near Austin?
Larger tracts are found in the outer parts of the Austin area: eastern and northern Williamson County, western Hays County, Burnet County and the edges of Travis County.

Buying land is different from buying a house. Access, water, topography, easements and tax status matter as much as the home, and sometimes there's no home at all.

This guide covers where larger tracts tend to be, and what to check before you buy acreage. The search button below shows properties on 10 acres or more.

Farm and Ranch at a glance

Where larger tracts are

• Williamson County: farmland east of I-35 around Taylor and Granger, and ranch land to the north. See my Williamson County guide.
• Hays County: Hill Country acreage around Dripping Springs and Wimberley. See my Hays County guide.
• Burnet County: ranch land around Bertram and Burnet, with the Highland Lakes nearby. See my Burnet County guide.

If you plan to keep horses, see Equestrian Properties. For land on the water, see Lake Front Homes.

What to check before you buy land

• Access: road frontage or recorded easements, and who maintains the road.
• Water: wells, ponds, creeks and any groundwater district rules.
• Survey and easements: a current survey, plus pipeline, utility or access easements.
• Tax status: Texas lets qualifying agricultural land be appraised on its productive value instead of market value (often called an "ag exemption"). Ask the county appraisal district what the land must do to qualify, and whether the current owner's status carries over.
• Utilities: electric service, septic suitability and internet options.

Working with Albert Allen

Albert Allen is an Austin native and Luxury Real Estate Advisor with Compass, with more than a decade of experience helping clients buy and sell across Austin.

Albert represents buyers and sellers on land and ranch properties across Williamson, Hays, Burnet and Travis counties. Schedule a Walk & Talk, request a home valuation or ask about private listings.

Common questions about Farm and Ranch

What counts as a ranch near Austin?

There's no set size, but most buyers mean 10 acres or more. Larger working ranches are usually farther from the city.

Do I need a survey when buying land?

A current survey is strongly recommended. It shows boundaries, easements and access, and lenders and title companies often require one.

What is an ag exemption in Texas?

It's an agricultural valuation that appraises qualifying land on its productive value. Each county appraisal district sets what qualifies.

Sources: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, county appraisal districts. Albert Allen, REALTOR®, Compass RE Texas, LLC. Information is believed reliable but not guaranteed. Photo: Ranch pasture in Texas, USDA NRCS Texas, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.